Pre-treatment instructions typically include?

• A. Scheduling follow-up care
• B. Verifying patient allergies
• C. Explain details and list the risk of the procedure
• D. Record post-procedure instructions

Answer: (C)

Pre-treatment instructions center on what the procedure involves and the risks so the patient can make an informed decision. Explaining the procedure in detail and listing its risks directly supports informed consent, helping the patient understand what will happen, what could go wrong, and what choices they have. Scheduling follow-up care is something that’s typically arranged after the procedure and falls under postoperative planning rather than what the patient needs to know beforehand. Verifying allergies is a crucial safety step, but it is part of medical history checks and safety precautions rather than the instructions about the procedure itself. Recording post-procedure instructions clearly belongs after the procedure, guiding the patient on what to do once it’s completed. So, detailing what will happen and outlining the risks best fits what should be communicated before treatment.